...another large donation towards practice facility coming...

[alexd]

...according to Scott Gray on WTIC this morning. Will be announced this week, possibly as early as today.

 

[HuskyBballFan]

So this might actually happen huh? It's been a pipedream for so long, but it seems like the Werth family's donation will open up the floodgates.

 

[husky99]

I hope they do not cash my check todsy

 

[Palatine]

Hathaway couldn't do it in a decade, Pendergast is getting done in a couple months. WOW!!!!!!

 

[art4life]

This is great news!
Am very glad to see some serious progress on this.

 

[UConnSportsGuy]

I wonder if this one might be one of our NBA alumns?

 

[Cheddie]

Hathaway couldn't do it in a decade, Pendergast is getting done in a couple months. WOW!!!!!!

One of Hathaway's worst mistakes was not replacing Pendergast, and leaving that job unfilled.

 

[CTEagle]

Lets hope Calhoun lets some of his hundred million dollar players step up. This thing should already be paid for by now. the ironic thing is Geno seems to be the only coach lobbying for donations. Calhoun is an odd fella

 

[Prezidint]

Lets hope Calhoun lets some of his hundred million dollar players step up. This thing should already be paid for by now. the ironic thing is Geno seems to be the only coach lobbying for donations. Calhoun is an odd fella

It fits perfectly with his personality - he probably views asking for donations as begging, or calling in favors, and not part of what he does. Mind you, not that it's beneath him, or wrong, but merely not something that is part of his nature.

I happen to agree with that. Let the folks in the ADept. do the begging, it's what they do.

 

[CTEagle]

Not asking him to beg by any means. People on this board have pointed out that he is actually discouraging players from financing the project. There were actually quotes from Ray Allen posted here echoing those sentiments. He wants the "fans" to finance it.

 

[Prezidint]

Not asking him to beg by any means.

Yeah, but, that might be how he views it, no matter how you phrase it. Asking for anything, in his view, might be begging.

 

[Mr. Wonderful]

Not asking him to beg by any means. People on this board have pointed out that he is actually discouraging players from financing the project. There were actually quotes from Ray Allen posted here echoing those sentiments. He wants the "fans" to finance it.

I was the guy who had those quotes.

Calhoun's point was not clear, but that's Calhoun for you. My interpretation of his position is that, in this state, there really is no excuse for there being a shortage of donations from the fanbase. He's right.

We have a rabid following in both men's and women's basketball (a point that better not be understated, considering the rarity of such), and we're a wealthier state than most. Other schools with less resources seem to get this done, so what's up with us? Hell, Quinnipiac got a gorgeous practice facility built mostly with private donations. Think about that.

If you look around the country a bit, I can see why Calhoun is so frustrated, and would bristle at the habit of bringing up his former players when donations are discussed. It makes us as a fanbase seem like whining deadbeats.

It also puts in stark relief the failures of Jeff Hathaway as a fundraiser.

 

[CTEagle]

QU has a practice facility in addition to their arena? where is that?

 

[Dann]

go worry about your bball program ct eagle on your board. were just having fun figuring out how big the main hall is going to be for all our trophys.

 

[Scot-e]

JC has told me before that it is not his style to ask ex-players for money- he does not feel comfortable doing it. I know for a fact he works hard with the alums to raise money and that is more in his wheelhouse.

 

[upstater]

BC should be more concerned with being ranked higher than 5th in their area code.

 

[Hoophound]

Geno meeting with the Werth's had a lot to do with the fact that Mrs. Werth is a big WBB fan and she already knows Geno well. The Werth's would want to talk to him.

JC works the circuit for donations. I assure you that if I called UConn right now and said I had 5 mill to donate but I wanted to talk it over with JC to make sure we shared a similar vision, we would be sharing a burger within the next 10 days. If I was to make a large donation to this cause, I would definately get dinner with JC out of the deal because he is the guy I want to talk to. I guarantee JC isn't slacking on this. He doesn't slack on anything---he is a relentless type of person.

 

[CTEagle]

Frankly, I am much more interested and concerned about BC's program.

I'm really only interested in UCONN's pursuit of a practice facility from a taxpayer perspective. Just curious how much the University is gonna cost the little guy in the state this time. God knows every project UCONN does comes in way over budget and wreaks of fraud. And we all know Calhoun's position on the state of the economy "Not one dime back"

 

[CTEagle]

In anticipation of the obvious follow up posts, here is a refresher....

http://articles.courant.com/2005-03...n-contracts-state-auditors-award-construction

 

[caw]

I think they have set aside your taxes for this project. In fact, I think they are going to raise your taxes specifically to pay for it. Thanks for the donation

 

[CTEagle]

LOL! I wouldn't doubt it.

 

[scotty0330]

One of Hathaway's worst mistakes was not replacing Pendergast, and leaving that job unfilled.

you would think if he raises money the job could pay for itself...does not make sense to leave that job vacant. God knows Jeffrey was not a good fundraiser.

 

[pepband99]

Frankly, I am much more interested and concerned about BC's program.

I'm really only interested in UCONN's pursuit of a practice facility from a taxpayer perspective. Just curious how much the University is gonna cost the little guy in the state this time. God knows every project UCONN does comes in way over budget and wreaks of fraud. And we all know Calhoun's position on the state of the economy "Not one dime back"

...and we know people with BC's stance on honoring signed contracts (which Calhoun has every right to defend). Seriously, go back to Nut Hill.

 

[Walker11]

You are interested from a taxpayer perspective? Well, I believe the project is being privately funded. Now, run along please.

 

[Yonick]

Frankly, I am much more interested and concerned about BC's program.

I'm really only interested in UCONN's pursuit of a practice facility from a taxpayer perspective. Just curious how much the University is gonna cost the little guy in the state this time. God knows every project UCONN does comes in way over budget and wreaks of fraud. And we all know Calhoun's position on the state of the economy "Not one dime back"

First, bcu needs to share Conte Forum with the hockey team, let alone no practice facility. Second, this facility is completely privately funded.
Lastly, check Calhoun's charities, and his contributions. I doubt there's a coach in the country who does more charity work. BCU cannot have such a coach as none of them stay long enough to be recognized. Or, get a program started. Then again, the smart coaches leave bcu as soon as they can.